“Humans don’t like injustice, and when they cannot easily fix it, they often engage in mental gymnastics to make the injustice more palatable. Blaming victims for their suffering is a classic example.

While society continues to progress in some areas, there’s still work to be done in creating a cultural ecosystem that truly honors Black women’s strength, beauty, and resilience. Author and ...

“Humans don’t like injustice, and when they cannot easily fix it, they often engage in mental gymnastics to make the injustice more palatable. Blaming victims for their suffering is a classic example.